I know Carolina fans are mixed on him. Half seem to believe he's had his shot and is never going to be a full-time NHL forward and the other half believes he really hasn't gotten a substantial run in the Top 6. He's going to need to get that opportunity to contribute for Pittsburgh, he is not a bottom 6 forward.

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Based on a comment on the Canes board, it sounds like he's getting a tryout until Niskanen comes off IR. After that, he either sticks or gets sent back through waivers with the Hurricanes first in line to claim him back. Kind of a weird situation.